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½ Dollar "1859" (Pattern; copper) , United States
1859

Obverse

Reverse
Coin Details
Obverse
Description:
Head of Liberty right, crowned with oak wreath and vine leaves, with "LIBERTY" on ribbon around neck. "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and date at rim.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA LIBERTY 1859
Engravers:
James Barton Longacre
Reverse
Description:
"50" above "CENTS" center in "cereal wreath."
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
50 CENTS
Engravers:
James Barton Longacre
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